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The Kemp conundrum
Matt Kemp ((USATSI))
Owners are clearly frustrated with Matt Kemp. Our Scott White preaches patience and encourages you to buy low (right now!) in his latest Reality Check. Full story
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Scott White
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Reality Check: Time to buy low on Kemp?
 
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Most Added Players
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1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP55
2James Loney, TB, 1B34
3Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B31
4Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B30
5Heath Bell, ARI, RP28
6Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP24
7Ryan Doumit, MIN, DH22
8Jeff Locke, PIT, SP20
9Oswaldo Arcia, MIN, RF20
10Gerardo Parra, ARI, RF17
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1Joel Hanrahan, BOS, RP-36
2Roy Halladay, PHI, SP-15
3J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-15
4Jonathon Niese, NYM, SP-14
5Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-13
6A.J. Pierzynski, TEX, C-12
7Jake Westbrook, STL, SP-12
8Chris Johnson, ATL, 3B-12
9J.A. Happ, TOR, SP-12
10Daniel Murphy, NYM, 2B-11
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Player News
Michael Taylor shipped down
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:05 am ET) Following the team's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Rangers, the Athletics optioned outfielder Michael Taylor to Triple-A Sacramento. 

Taylor was just 1 for 23 in nine games before being sent down. Coco Crisp is expected to be activated from the disabled list to take Taylor's place, though an official announcement has not been made. 


Jean Segura proving his worth
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:54 am ET) Brewers shortstop Jean Segura has been providing immense value all season long with his bat, and now his legs are starting to catch up. Segura has five stolen bases in his last four games, while also batting 10 of 19 with two home runs.

Reports came out Tuesday that the Brewers are already looking to lock Segura up long term, despite having just 320 plate appeareances at the major-league level by which to judge him. The fact that the team is so sold on him should be a good sign for those Fantasy owners who are wondering if his hot start is for real.

Segura is being helped out by a .376 batting average on balls in play, and his seven home runs are just three shy of matching his highest total in the minors, so there are definite signs that this is an outlier. On the other hand, he is barely striking out and has a very high 21.6 percent line drive rate, so a .300-plus batting average seems sustainable. If he can trade his power surge for an increased reliance on his speed, Fantasy owners will take that. At this point, Segura is looking like one of the best shortstops in the game. 


Get Curtis Granderson active
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:44 am ET) By his own admission, Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson expected to need 50 at bats in order to feel comfortable returning to the lineup.  He racked up eight days of extended spring training time and five minor-league rehab games, so he might not have gotten quite to the 50 at-bat level before his activation.

Still, he obviously feels healthy enough to begin playing everyday, and Fantasy owners should probably get him active. Even if it takes him a few more days to get his timing down, Granderson is good enough to run into a home run or two before he even feels comfortable.

You had the foresight to stash Granderson this long, and it is time to let him pay dividends. 


Still not sold on Dan Haren
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(2:28 am ET) Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren has turned his season around in recent starts by eschewing strikeouts and ignoring the radar gun. While that has led to three quality starts in his last four, I’m going to go ahead and be that guy who argues with success.

Haren has made a point of publicly noting his lack of concern with his declining fastball velocity, claiming that overthrowing was the cause of his early seasons struggles. And while that may be the case, I also cannot endorse Haren as a reliable Fantasy option if he is just pitching to contact. This is still a guy who struggles to keep the ball in the yard, thanks to a subpar 34.9 groundball percentage.

If Haren isn’t missing bats or keeping the ball on the ground, his pinpoint accuracy will only take him so far. Eventually, all of those balls in the zone are going to turn into hits and home runs, and Haren is going to look a lot less impressive than his 3.00 ERA over the last four starts might indicate.

I can buy Haren as a useful Fantasy option somewhere near the back of your rotation. But I definitely am not on board with his apparent return to relevance as anything resembling a must-start option. 


John McDonald leaves with back pain
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(2:27 am ET) Pirates infielder John McDonald left Tuesday's game against the Brewers in the 12th inning due to lower back pain, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He went 0 for 1 before the early exit. 

McDonald is batting .065 on the year.


Health Bell picks up save No. 5
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(2:22 am ET) Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell converted his fifth save on Tuesday night against the Braves. He entered in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and was able to make it through the frame unscathed after the leadoff batter reached on an error.

Bell also struck out two in the 2-0 win.


Patrick Corbin runs record to 6-0
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(2:19 am ET) Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin ran his record to 6-0 on the year Tuesday night against the Braves. He worked seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits while striking out five. The left-hander also walked five in the 2-0 win.

Corbin threw 58 of his 98 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 1.52 on the outing.

"I feel good and I just want to keep it going," Corbin said. "Anytime I can go out there and pitch like this is awesome."

His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Rockies.


Jose Valverde pitches scoreless ninth
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(2:19 am ET) Tigers closer Jose Valverde, who blew his first save Sunday, bounced back as he pitched a scoreless ninth inning in a non-save situation Tuesday night.

Valverde struck out two and improved his ERA to 1.29 after securing a 6-2 win for the Tigers. He has converted three out of four save chances and has allowed one run through his first seven innings of work.

Kenley Jansen earns one-out save
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(2:14 am ET) Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen faced just one batter on Tuesday night against the Nationals. He came on in the ninth inning with one on, two out and a two-run lead. The right-hander got Tyler Moore to strike out swinging to strand the runner and secure the 2-0 win.

It was Jansen's first save of 2013.


Brian Goodwin thrives off aggressive approach
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(2:10 am ET) Nationals prospect Brian Goodwin launched his third home run of the season Tuesday and is hitting .258 with a .773 OPS at Double-A Harrisburg.

Goodwin, who is viewed as the organization's second-best prospect, has focused on taking his opponents out of their comfort zone with his speed and aggressiveness. He has struck out 47 times in 38 games and has gone 7 for 14 in stolen-base attempts.

Double-A manager Matt LeCroy told MLB.com that Goodwin can make the necessary adjustments to become the team's future leadoff man.

"It's just a matter of time. He can throw, he runs really well, he can hit, he's got power, he can drive the ball in the gaps," LeCroy said. "He's got all these great skills, he's just got to put it all together in the field. You see glimpses of it a lot during games. Every day he goes out and plays he's going to learn and get better."

Goodwin is hitting .243 with one home run, three RBI in his last 10 games played. He has struck out 11 times and has gone 2 for 6 in stolen-base attempts.

 
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